Qin Fengming's words had barely rung out when a deafening boom suddenly erupted from the barrier ahead, which surged like turbulent waves. Vast energy spewed forth like a volcano, while terrifying astral winds swept up like a hurricane and surged toward where everyone stood.
"Everyone, be careful! The energy from the formation's explosion is immense!"
"Everyone, protect yourselves!"
"Danger! Everyone, be careful!"
Several cries of alarm rang out simultaneously. Amid their shouts, clusters of energy in various colors surged rapidly from everyone's bodies. Mist billowed, and streaks of Spirit Patterns shot out, instantly enveloping their bodies.
Yet the terrifying impact that had left everyone tense did not arrive as expected. As Qin Fengming's words resounded, more than a dozen pitch-black light clusters suddenly shot forward.
Amid everyone's cries of alarm, a thunderous explosion rang out, almost simultaneously with the deafening boom from within the restriction. A huge, violent mass of explosive energy suddenly surged forth, spewing sky-high waves and forcibly blocking the hurricane formed by the restriction's explosion as it came roaring forward.
The two vast waves of explosive energy intertwined, and an even greater rumble suddenly reverberated through the valley.
Everyone stared in astonishment, surprise appearing on their faces.
The hurricane from the restriction's explosion that had terrified everyone was suddenly torn apart by another equally astonishing burst of explosive energy. However, the power of the restriction's explosion was simply too great. As the terrifying hurricane howled and surged, the violent energy produced by the self-detonation of more than a dozen Ink Crystal Stones lasted only a few breaths before being swallowed by the sweeping hurricane.
By then, however, everyone's hearts had calmed. Although the violent energy from the restriction's explosion still surged forth, its power had clearly weakened considerably.
Streaks of attacks appeared in succession. Working together, everyone